# ‘Tomb Raider’ Officially Returns With a Surprise Release This Summer

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/tomb-raider-officially-returns-with-a-surprise-release-this-summer/
- Published: 2026-07-17T16:40:15+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-17T17:14:29+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/tomb-raider-crypt-of-chronos-board-game-release-date-summer-2026/
- Topics: Film

## Key points

- Tomb Raider franchise expanding across multiple media: Sophie Turner's Prime Video series resuming production, 1996 game getting full Unreal Engine 5 remake launching February 2027
- Tomb Raider: Crypt of Chronos board game successfully crowdfunded, shipping late summer and autumn 2026 with puzzle-focused single-player gameplay

## Summary

The Tomb Raider franchise is undergoing a substantial revival across multiple entertainment platforms. A forthcoming Prime Video series headlined by Sophie Turner is resuming filming after a brief production halt in spring, whilst the original 1996 game receives a complete technical reconstruction using Unreal Engine 5, set to launch on next-generation consoles and PC in early 2027.

Combining these efforts is a new board game adaptation titled Tomb Raider: Crypt of Chronos, developed by Iconiq Studio, which has secured crowdfunding and will begin shipping to backers throughout the remainder of 2026. The game offers solo gameplay structured as self-contained expeditions lasting approximately one hour each, alongside an extended island campaign requiring roughly three hours to complete, maintaining the franchise's emphasis on intricate puzzle design.

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